Hello Phoenix Families,

Wow, we're in the swing of it now! It feels like we've been together forever at this point, and we officially have a great group of students this year! This week, we will be administering our beginning-of-year district MAP tests in Math, Reading, and Science. This data helps to assess the growth and progress made by our students each year. While we use far more than this data point to understand our students, it does help to provide a snapshot into how they are responding to instruction throughout the year. If you have any questions about MAP testing, please let me know at sflynn@wscloud.org.

Beyond MAP testing, though, we're also getting to know our students through conversations, daily assignments, and regular interactions with peers at school. I don't get to spend nearly as much time with each student as you or our teachers, but I have learned so much about so many of them already. One thing that stands out about this year's group is their appreciation of one another. Students from very different walks of life are able to compete together in the House Cup, share solutions in Math, and engage in deep conversations in Connections. I see students excited to come to school and see one another each day, and that just makes me more excited to get here, as well. Let's keep this positivity rolling as we get ready for September and (eventually) the cool Autumn weather than accompanies it.

Be good to one another,

Dr. Flynn

August 27 to 29 - MAP Testing At Phoenix

September 2 - Labor Day (No School)

September 3 - Washington D.C. Trip Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

September 4 - Seventh Grade Parent Forum, 6:30 p.m. (Also For New To Phoenix 8th Grade Parents)

September 4 - PTSA Meeting, 7:30 p.m. (All Are Welcome)

September 18 - Payment Due Date For 7th Grade Camp Phoenix & 8th Grade Cook-Out

September 21 - Last Day To Pay For/Order Shirts For Band Students

September 25 to 27 - Seventh Grade Camp Phoenix

September 27 - Cook-Out

October 3 - Picture Make-Ups/Re-Takes

This is a long newsletter with a lot of information, so we try to put the newest and most urgent information in this first section.

Phoenix students should bring their fully charged Worthington Schools issued chromebook and charger for MAP testing on August 27, 28, and 29.

Parents with students that are new to Phoenix should plan to attend our Parent Forum on September 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Phoenix. Among the topics to be discussed will be a conversation about our Phoenix Mastery Assessment Portal. Please make sure to complete your parent registration for the portal before the 9/4 Parent Forum.

We will also have a PTSA meeting on September 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Phoenix. All are welcome to attend this meeting.

Hello Phoenix Families!

Here are a few quick, start-of-the-year notes from the PTSA. It was fun to see so many faces at the Ice Cream Social and we look forward to more events together!

Phoenix is an amazing community of learners, educators, support staff and families. The PTSA does all that it can to support the community. We provide equipment for clubs and classrooms, fund events and learning experiences, help make impact projects come to life and so much more! Every family is different and the level of time they can contribute is sometimes limited. Here are a few simple ways to help if you are able!

Join the PTSA - Your membership contributes funds to the PTSA. It also gives you a vote at our monthly meetings. Click this link, https://phoenixms. memberhub.com/store?limit=21& live=true for our one stop shop!

Come to a Meeting - Our first meeting will be held on Wednesday 9/4, directly after the Parent Forum. Following meetings will be posted as they are scheduled.

Volunteer – We’re still looking for a few folks to coordinate events and activities throughout the year, including Staff Appreciation days and canteens. These are fun, short-term ways to volunteer. Email us or voice your interest at a meeting!

Follow Phoenix MS on Social Media - We will post updates on upcoming events and share some of the amazing things our students accomplish! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/150413775041131/ Instagram: @phoenixms_worthington

Upcoming Dates

September 4 - Parent Forum followed by the first PTSA meeting of the year

September 11 - Direct Drive Fundraiser (More info to come soon!)

TBA - Dine to Donate

Please email us at, phoenixmsptsa15@gmail.com with any questions you might have or stop by a meeting to chat with this year's PTSA team!

Looking forward to a great year together!

Phoenix PTSA

Please see below for a message for all of our families with students that are new to Phoenix. If your student was at Phoenix for seventh grade last year, you should already be registered. Phoenix students will be completing their student registration on Monday, 8/19. Parents, please plan to complete your parent registration on Tuesday, 8/20 (but before our 9/4 Parent Forum). A discussion of our Phoenix Mastery Assessment Portal will take place during our 9/4 Parent Forum, so it is important to do this parent registration before the Parent Forum.

Subject: Important: Register for the Phoenix Mastery Assessment Portal (M.A.P.)

Dear Phoenix Middle School Parents,

As your child begins seventh grade, we want to ensure you are fully equipped to support their academic success. Yesterday, you should have received a letter sent home with your student containing your child’s unique Student ID number, which is required to register for the Phoenix Mastery Assessment Portal (M.A.P.), our online grading and reporting system designed specifically for Phoenix families.

The Phoenix Mastery Assessment Portal is your gateway to staying informed about your child's academic progress. It is the only way to view their grades as we do not post grades to Infinite Campus or issue hard copy interims & report cards unless specifically requested. With M.A.P., you can easily track your child's progress, receive timely updates, and ensure they are mastering the curriculum.

How to Register:

Step 1: Retrieve Your Student’s ID

• You will find your child's Student ID number in the letter sent home by Phoenix staff, or you can access Infinite Campus, and find your child's student ID under their profile photo.

Step 2: Register Your Contact Information

• Visit the M.A.P. Parent/Guardian registration page (https://phxmap.org/guardian/register) and fill out the form with your details.

Registration:

• Option 1: Register as a couple (e.g., First Name: Robert & Stephanie, Last Name: Estice).
• Option 2: Register separately (e.g., Account 1: Robert Estice, Account 2: Stephanie Estice).
• Remember to use a secure Username/Password that you can easily recall. If you ever forget your password, you can reset it using the “Forgot Password?” link on the MAP login page at phxmap.org.
• If you wish to receive text updates on weekly grade reports, be sure to enter your cell number and service provider.

Step 3: Complete Your Registration

• Review your information and click "Register."
• Note: You can register multiple users—additional guardians, stepparents, grandparents, etc.—to use the Assessment Portal.

Understanding Mastery Assessment:

Since the concept of Mastery Assessment may be new to many families, we encourage you to review the Mastery Assessment Manual (also available on our website). Additionally, we will devote most of our first Parent Forum on September 4, 2024, to explaining and discussing Mastery Assessment at Phoenix. We strongly encourage you to attend.

Need Help?

We’re here to assist! If you have any questions or encounter any issues during registration, please reach out to our M.A.P. site administrators:

• Robert Estice: restice@wscloud.org
• Tony Kabealo: ckabealo@wscloud.org

Please make it a priority to complete the registration as soon as possible. Your active involvement is essential to your child's success at Phoenix Middle School.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter. We look forward to a successful school year together!

Best regards,

Phoenix Staff

Greetings Phoenix Families!

We are excited to announce that we have decided to allow parents and siblings to join us on the Washington D.C. trip! This trip will take place at the beginning of June, 2025. If your student would like to enroll, if you would like to join your student who has already enrolled, or if you would like to enroll with your student, please plan to attend the meeting detailed below.

The next meeting for the Washington D.C. trip will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3rd. This meeting is for parents and students who are interested in enrolling in the trip, or who would like to find out more.

The only new information is that we are now accepting parents and siblings! If your student is already enrolled and nothing else is changing, you do not need to attend. If you are interested in the trip but are unable to attend the meeting, please contact Mr. Combs (tcombs@wscloud.org).

Thank you,

Troy Combs

Global Cultures Teacher

The payment option for the fall season of Phoenix ESports is available on-line through the Activity tab in My Payments Plus at https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome. The fall season of Esports has a $35 activity cost. Payment is due by September 30 if your student would like to participate, please. Students interested can see Coach Kabealo to pick up the enrollment paperwork. As with other Worthington athletic and extracurricular activities, students must remain academically eligible for participation.

Phoenix band students need a band shirt for performances. Miss Bovaird will be sending details to band families. The $16 band shirt can be paid for on-line through the Activity tab in My Payments Plus at https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome. While paying for the shirt through My Payments Plus, the system will have you select the shirt size for your band student. Payment is due by September 21, please. You need not purchase a shirt if your student isn't in band at Phoenix. There is also an option to purchase a shirt to help provide for a student in need. 8th grade band students: If you have a band polo from last year, you do not need to purchase a new band polo.

Phoenix students that are photographed by HR Imaging on our school picture day, 8/22, will have a picture in our 2024-2025 Phoenix yearbook. We would love to have pictures of our students participating in their athletic and extracurricular activities. Please use the link below to upload pictures that you take that you would be interested in having included in our yearbook:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIZgaW-G-KfPSHXHM1RTWQh6M_YyBc9cYocv38TWPdCvFR9w/viewform.

Our students' safety is always our top priority. This semester, our school has been chosen to pilot a new safety alert system for Worthington Schools. This system is a simple and effective way for any staff member to be able to request help from building administration or first responders with the click of a button. If you would like more information about the system, please reach out to Dr. Flynn for more details.

Phoenix eighth grade students have the opportunity to eat lunch at our fall cook-out for $5.00 on September 27. There is an option on the Activity Tab in My Payments Plus for Phoenix Fall Cook-Out 2024 for eighth grade families to pay the $5.00 on-line at https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome. While paying through My Payments Plus, there will be a place to note any dietary restrictions for your student. We can also accept payment in the Phoenix office by cash (exact change, please) or check (payable to Phoenix Middle School). Payment is due by September 18, please.

This payment option is for eighth grade students, since the cook-out cost is included a different activity option for seventh grade students. Seventh grade students will still be able to eat at our fall cook-out, but the payment is included in the Camp Phoenix option for the three-day event for seventh graders.

Instead of going to an overnight camp this year, our Phoenix seventh grade students will have Camp Phoenix during the school day from September 25 to September 27 at Phoenix. Camp Phoenix will give our seventh graders a chance to get to know each other better and start building the relationships that will follow them through middle school and beyond. Camp Phoenix has an activity cost of $70 per student. There is an option on the Activity Tab in My Payments Plus for Camp Phoenix 2024 for seventh grade families to pay the $70 on-line at https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome. This option includes activities over the three day period, which include a visit to Phoenix by Super Games and our Phoenix fall cook-out, as well as other activities. While paying through My Payments Plus, there will be a place to note any dietary restrictions for your student. We can also accept payment in the Phoenix office by cash (exact change, please) or check (payable to Phoenix Middle School). Payment is due by September 18, please.

There is also an option in My Payments Plus to provide a "campership" by paying for a student that may need assistance with the cost of this activity.

Information from our August 8 parent meeting for eighth grade families is available at https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rLoaa9kZqPtv_V4mqfJ8hmiI1GrdP1peizySQZCz0Lo/edit#slide=id.p3. Seventh grade families can find their information at https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1n2dZdHbvK5d_PyPYNuybbV8es7MWhGfKW5DHth6y6YU/edit#slide=id.gcb9a0b074_1_0.

Would you be interested and available during our Friday Flex period (12:10-1:40) to share about your career? We will offer one in the fall and one in the spring.

• We aim to further connect students to opportunities beyond the classroom and outside of the school day.

• You would share with groups of 20 students at a time about your profession.

Survey of interest (click on link or scan QR code to the right). Reach out to Stephanie Lemyre at slemyre@wscloud.org if you have any questions.

For those that ordered a Phoenix 2023-2024 yearbook, the yearbooks are available for pick-up. Yearbooks can either be picked up at Phoenix. If you didn't order a yearbook, but would like a yearbook, we have a few available in the Phoenix office for $30.00 (cash, exact change please, or check payable to Phoenix Middle School).

Registration is still open for the June 2025 Phoenix Washington DC trip! If anyone has any questions or curiosities, please contact Troy Combs (tcombs@wscloud.org).

Please visit https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/back-to-school for the Worthington School Back To School page. You will find great information from the school district, including links for Bus Numbers & Bus Stops, Emergency Data Review, Final Forms, Free/Reduced Meal Applications, My Payments Plus, Student Handbooks, Student Numbers & Lunch Pins, School Supply Lists, and more.

Our class times Monday through Thursday are 8:50 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phoenix students have class from 8:50 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. on Fridays.

Phoenix students that participate in school athletics may leave at extensions time to get to their neighborhood middle school. A sport shuttle is available Monday through Thursday at our extensions time.

The Emergency Data Review should be completed by parents each year through the Worthington Schools Parent Portal at https://www.worthington-portal.org/LoginPolicy.jsp. Information is available at: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1721244432/worthingtonk12ohus/xqoarwq1urf0pddxp1hf/QH61022InstructionsforEmergencyDataReviewEnglish.pdf.

A new free and reduced meal application is needed each school year. The on-line application is available at https://worthingtonschoolmenus.com/?page=FreeReducedApplication.

Below are the printable meal benefit application packets in English and Spanish.

English Application Packet

Spanish Application Packet

There are also paper applications in multiple languages, which you will find at the link below.

F&R Application (Multiple Languages)

School picture re-take & make-up day at Phoenix will be the morning of October 3.

Students should bring their completed order form on picture day to turn in to the photographer. Families have the option of ordering online to prepay for pictures (hrimaging.com) or to send payment in the order form envelope on picture day. Picture envelopes should be turned in to the photographer on picture day.

Morning dropoff will be in the north lane at the main entrance. Dismissal parent pickup will be in the west loop at the end of the school day.

Transportation information is available:

1. Go to the Transportation login page

2. Input Student ID Number* as the User Name

3. Input your 10-digit phone number as the Password. The 10-digit phone number must match the main household phone number that is currently on file with Worthington Schools.

4. Click Login - Once you are logged in, you will be able to see routes for each of your children.

In the morning, our Phoenix students that live in areas that live outside of the walk area are picked up at a neighborhood bus stop and transported to their area high school where they transfer to a shuttle bus to come to Phoenix. The Worthington Kilbourne High School shuttle buses are #59 & #13. The Thomas Worthington High School shuttle buses are #75 & #31.

In the afternoon, our Phoenix students are transported to a neighborhood bus stop. Transportation does run on Fridays, with students arriving to their bus stop about the same number of minutes from our release time as they do Monday through Thursday.

Our students that participate in school athletics have the opportunity to catch our athletic shuttle. The athletic shuttle is available during school sports seasons from Monday through Thursday afternoons.

Please find our supply lists below. If you are having trouble with any of the supplies, please reach out to your advisor or our front office.

Worthington Schools won't have the regular classroom fee due at the start of the year for 2024-2025. Athletic fees will be available through My Payments Plus. Phoenix uses the Activity Tab of the My Payments Plus system for many activities through the year (our fall cookout, 7th grade Camp Phoenix, band shirts, pancake breakfast, and Turkey Bowl are available for payment through the Activity tab in My Payments Plus). My Payments Plus is available at https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome. My Payments Plus can also be used for food services for your student.

Please save the date for Saturday, November 9. We are planning a family Veterans Day pancake breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This event will be $8.50 per person (1 plate per person, but the plate can be refilled). Veterans will be free to this event. The pancake breakfast is available for payment through the Activity tab in My Payments Plus. Veterans will eat free. There are five options for our pancake breakfast in My Payments Plus:

*One person for $8.50 (can add Veteran information for an additional meal at no cost)

*Two people for $17.00 (can add Veteran information for an additional meal at no cost)

*Three people for $25.50 (can add Veteran information for an additional meal at no cost)

*Four people for $34.00 (can add Veteran information for an additional meal at no cost)

*Sponsorship of $8.50 (to help provide meals to Veterans at no cost)

Please select the option(s) needed for your family. If a Veteran is attending with your family, please enter their information in in the form while signing up a paying guest.

Chris Cakes will be at Phoenix for our pancake breakfast. A video and pictures of how they make pancake breakfasts fun is available at https://www.chriscakesofohio.com/.

Phoenix students have the opportunity to participate in our Turkey Bowl at Bowlero during the school day on November 26, 2024. The $14.00 activity cost includes bowling, shoes, and a $10 arcade card. The Turkey Bowl is available for payment through the Activity tab in My Payments Plus. There are two options for this event in My Payments Plus:

*Phoenix Turkey Bowl (to sign up your student)

*Sponsorship - Phoenix Turkey Bowl (to cover the cost of the activity for a student in need)

Hi! My name is Stephanie Lemyre. I am your student's 8th grade science teacher. This is my 13th year of teaching and 11 of those have been at Phoenix Middle School. My biggest goal this year is to get your students curious about the world around them so we can study their interests. I enjoy reading, being outside and spending time with family and friends.

Chrissy Cavaluchy - Phoenix Secretary - ccavaluchy@wscloud.org
Julie Miller - Building Assistant, Attendance - jmiller@wscloud.org

Beverly Kready - Perry Secretary - bkready@wscloud.org

Christine Karse - Perry Secretary - ckarse@wscloud.org

Elizabeth Ferguson - Building Assistant, Testing - eferguson@wscloud.org

Cathie Franklin - Perry Building Assistant - cfranklin@wscloud.org

Absences If your student will be absent or out of the building for an appointment, please call our office line at (614) 450-4100 or e-mail us at either jmiller@wscloud.org or ccavaluchy@wscloud.org. We appreciate your communications and help.

Attendance Note We encourage families to bring a doctor’s note to Phoenix for any medical related appointments that require time away from class.

Safe Schools Hotline Worthington has a safe schools hotline where students, parents, or community members can anonymously leave tips should they suspect an act of potential violence at (866) 871-0926.

Please visit https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/ohio/worthington/phoenix-middle-school for Phoenix Spirit Wear.

• FAQs

• Electronic Device Handbook

• Technology Loan Agreement

• Home Internet Service Resources

• Securly Parent Introduction Letter

• Securly Parent How To

Phoenix Middle School uses the School Safe System for student sign-outs. Parents will need to bring their driver's license to sign-out their student through the School Safe System. During the sign-out process, parents will have the opportunity to create a digital pass to use (instead of a driver's license) for future sign-outs.

Phoenix is an amazing community of learners, educators, support staff and families. The PTSA does all that it can to support the community. We provide equipment for clubs and classrooms, fund events and learning experiences, help make impact projects come to life and so much more! Every family is different and the level of time they can contribute is sometimes limited. Here are a few simple ways to help out if you are able!

Join the PTSA - Your membership contributes funds to the PTSA. It also gives you a vote at our monthly meetings. Click this link, https://phoenixms.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true for our one stop shop!

Come to a Meeting - Our first meeting will be held on Wednesday 9/4, directly after the Parent Forum. Following meetings will be posted as they are scheduled.

Volunteer – We’re still looking for a few folks to coordinate events and activities throughout the year, including Staff Appreciation days and canteens. These are fun, short-term ways to volunteer. Email us or voice your interest at a meeting!

Follow Phoenix MS on Social Media - We will post updates on upcoming events and share some of the amazing things our students accomplish! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/150413775041131/ , Instagram: @phoenixms_worthington

Upcoming Dates

September 4 - Parent Forum followed by the first PTSA meeting of the year

September 11 - Direct Drive Fundraiser (More info to come soon!)

TBA - Dine to Donate

Please email us at, phoenixmsptsa15@gmail.com with any questions you might have or stop by a meeting to chat with this year's PTSA team!

We are still accepting applications for our board and event coordinator positions. Please reach out to phoenixmsptsa15@gmail.com with interest.

Kroger Community Rewards – Visit Kroger.com/communityrewards and register your Kroger Shopper’s Card. Then select Phoenix Middle School PTSA/codeYD984.

The Phoenix PTSA can be contacted by e-mail at phoenixmsptsa15@gmail.com.

The Positive Parenting Program, or Triple P, helps support parents and caregivers to promote children’s well-being and make family life more enjoyable. Triple P offers a website with proven parenting strategies and resources for families of children and teens. Topics range from bedtime routines and family traditions to getting teens to talk and making friends. The newest resources on the site are free, online courses for parents, caregivers and early childhood education providers.

Set up similar to 911, having the 3 digit code of 988 for crisis help and support is a huge step in saving lives. Call or text 988 and you will be connected with a crisis counselor to help provide support. This number is accessible 24/7 anywhere in the United States. If you or someone you know is in need of extra support, remember that help is always available!

Do you know a caring adult looking to make an impact in Worthington City Schools. If so, please consider joining the Leadership Worthington Mentor Program. The students of Worthington schools will benefit from whatever time you can commit to building relationships and being a difference maker for Worthington Schools. Please contact Rachel Fisher (rmartin@wscloud.org) if interested in serving Phoenix students!

Please visit http://www.worthingtonschoolmenus.com/ for food services information; including menus, a link to find your student's lunch number, and access to the free & reduced meal application. Information about free and reduced meal benefits is available at https://worthingtonschoolmenus.com/?page=FreeReducedApplication. If you think you may qualify for free & reduced meals, please complete this application, as it also affects school fees and pay-to-play fees. The 2024-2025 application will be available later this summer.

If there are any concerns regarding food services, please contact Jill Mains, our head cook, at jmains@wscloud.org.

A deposit box is located in front of the cafeteria/kitchen doors. If students have cash or check to add to their meal account, please put the funds in an envelope and write the student's full name and lunch pin number of the envelope before depositing in the slot. Payments can also be made on line through My Payments Plus.

We are always looking to strengthen our connection between home and school. We have an opportunity for volunteers to greet our students in the morning by helping to monitor the Phoenix/Perry breakfast service line from 8:30-9:15 each morning. We would love to have Phoenix families represented by volunteering even 1 day per week. If you are able to assist at this time, please reach out to our cafe manager, Jill Mains, at jmains@wscloud.org to schedule your days.

Our food services team is interested in having some volunteers to help serve lunch. This would not need to be every day. Interested parties may e-mail Jill Mains at jmains@wscloud.org. Volunteers with Worthington Schools should complete a background check. Background check details can be found at https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/studentsparents/become-a-school-volunteer.

Information about becoming a volunteer with Worthington Schools is at https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/studentsparents/become-a-school-volunteer.

Quick Guide:

Classroom Volunteers

1. Volunteer has lived in Ohio for the past 5 years - Must complete an online background check, visit https://securevolunteer.com/Worthington-City-Schools/home to access the form. When Approved, receive a Volunteer Badge in the mail from BIB/Secure Volunteer. (Form can also be found on our District Website under Quick Links - Volunteer Background Check)

2. Volunteer has not Lived in Ohio for the past 5 years - Must schedule an appointment with HR to get a background check. Click HERE (https://go.nemoqappointment.com/Booking/Booking/Index/WSDBC) to schedule an appointment.

Overnight Chaperone

1. Volunteer wants to chaperone an overnight trip OR supervise students without a teacher present - Schedule an appointment with HR to get a background check. Click HERE (https://go.nemoqappointment.com/Booking/Booking/Index/WSDBC) to schedule an appointment. Cost: $50

Phone: 614-450-5715

Fax: 614-781-0135

Hi. My name is Todd Kuck and I am the new school nurse at Phoenix Middle School. I look forward to working with you and your students this year.

All Students

If your child will need to take medication during the school day or have medication available, please be sure to have the required paperwork completed & on file in the health office. Information can be found at https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/studentsparents/health-safety/medication-at-school.

7th Graders and any student new to Worthington Schools

Per Ohio Department of Health, 7th grade students need to have updated Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis) and Meningococcal (MCV4) immunizations. Proof of this vaccination is due prior to the start of school. You may send you immunization report to TKuck@wscloud.org, fax to 614-781-0135, or drop off in the school office. Information can be found at https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/studentsparents/health-safety/immunization-information.

Options for obtaining the immunizations are:

* Primary Care Physician / Pediatrician

* Columbus Public Health at 240 Parsons Ave.

https://www.columbus.gov/Services/Public-Health/Find-Health-Care-Resources/Immunizations

Walk in hours: Mon. 8am - 4pm, Tues. 10am - 6pm, Wed. 8am - 11am, Thurs./Fri. 8am - 4 pm

* Worthington United Methodist Church at 600 High St. Worthington

As the safety of our children is paramount to all, we need your support to make our building “nut free”.

• Please do not send in any peanuts, peanut butter, or foods containing peanuts or peanut butter to be eaten during lunch.

• Read ingredient labels carefully to ensure that the snacks sent in with your child are peanut and tree nut-free.

Our athletic/activity shuttle is available Monday through Thursday on normal school days at 3:50 p.m. Students leaving on the shuttle should sign out each day on the clipboard in the seventh grade hallway before leaving the building. There are normally two shuttles, a Wolves shuttle to McCord and a Cardinals shuttle to Worthingway & Kilbourne Middle School. It is important to be prompt, since the shuttle doesn't have time to come back for anyone who is late.

Due to the 1:40 p.m. Friday release time at Phoenix, athletic/activity shuttles are not available on Fridays at Phoenix. Phoenix students should go home at our 1:40 p.m. release time on Fridays and get to their athletics/activites on Friday from home. Please note that the shuttles normally only operate during the regular athletic seasons. There may be periods of time when the season ends that the shuttles are not available.

If your student is interested in athletics, please complete Final Forms through your neighborhood middle school's athletic website. A sports physical is required.

If your student has an interest in athletics, please make sure to update Final Forms and have an athletic physical completed. Many of the athletic communications are sent based on Final Forms. Final Forms can be accessed through the neighborhood middle school website's athletic page.

Kilbourne Middle School Athletics page

McCord Middle School Athletics page

Perry Middle School Athletics page

Worthingway Middle School Athletics page

The athletic physical form is available at https://ohsaaweb.blob.core.windows.net/files/Sports-Medicine/2024-25PPE(English).pdf. A completed physical is required for participation, open gyms, & try outs for school sports.

Fall: Girls Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Cheer, and Gymnastics

Winter: Basketball, Cheer, and Wrestling

Spring: Boys Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, and Track

Phoenix students need to maintain academic eligibility for school extracurricular activities and athletics. Students should have eight or less items in revision in MAP and mastered in at least four out of six classes.

As noted in the Phoenix handbook, ineligible students are expected to stay at Phoenix during extensions to work on assignments throughout that week.

The Worthington Schools Electronic Backpack is available at: https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/studentsparents/e-backpack.

Many area businesses offer fundraising opportunities for our schools, like Dine To Donate events. Please visit https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/studentsparents/support-our-schools-fundraisers to see options to support our schools. This page is updated regularly as events are added.

• Worthington students in grades 6-12 who provide their student ID at the door will be admitted for free.
• Tickets can be purchased online through Hometown Ticketing at https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/studentsparents/buy-tickets.

Please visit https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/ohio/worthington/phoenix-middle-school for Phoenix Spirit Wear and show your Phoenix Pride!

Looking for more information? Our website details our school, programming, and all of the unique benefits of a Phoenix education: www.phoenixms.org

Below, you will also find our information packet and a video with testimonials from former Phoenix students.

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